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The papers of Thomas Jefferson, volume 49: 2 March to 10 July 1806

Jefferson, Thomas
Princeton University Press , 2026 ; English ; 871 Pages

A definitive scholarly edition of the correspondence and papers of Thomas Jefferson The Senate confirms John Armstrong and James Bowdoin as commissioners to negotiate with Spain and James Monroe and William Pinkney to do the same with Great Britain

Everything was forever, until it was no more : the last Soviet generation

Yurchak, Alexei
Princeton University Press , 2026 ; English ; 496 Pages

Soviet socialism was based on paradoxes that were revealed by the peculiar experience of its collapse. To the people who lived in that system the collapse seemed both completely unexpected and completely unsurprising. At the moment of collapse it suddenly became obvious that Soviet life had always seemed simultaneously eternal and stagnating, vigorous and ailing, bleak and full of promise. Although these characteristics may appear mutually exclusive, in fact they were mutually constitutive. This book explores the paradoxes of Soviet life during the period of “late socialism” (1960s-1980s) through the eyes of the last Soviet generation.

Focusing on the major transformation of the 1950s at the level of discourse, ideology, language, and ritual, Alexei Yurchak traces the emergence of multiple unanticipated meanings, communities, relations, ideals, and pursuits that this transformation subsequently enabled. His historical, anthropological, and linguistic analysis draws on rich ethnographic material from Late Socialism and the post-Soviet period.

The model of Soviet socialism that emerges provides an alternative to binary accounts that describe that system as a dichotomy of official culture and unofficial culture, the state and the people, public self and private self, truth and lie—and ignore the crucial fact that, for many Soviet citizens, the fundamental values, ideals, and realities of socialism were genuinely important, although they routinely transgressed and reinterpreted the norms and rules of the socialist state.

The correspondence of Henry D. Thoreau: volume 3: 1857–1862

Thoreau, Henry David
Princeton University Press , 2026 ; English ; 737 Pages

The final volume of the definitive edition of Thoreau's correspondence

This is the third and final volume of the first full-scale scholarly edition of Thoreau's correspondence in more than half a century. Together, the volumes present every known letter written or received by Thoreau, almost 650 in all, including more than 100 that have never been published before.

Correspondence 3: 1857–1862 contains 239 letters, 121 written by Thoreau and 118 written to him. Sixty-seven letters are collected here for the first time; of these, forty-four have not been published before, including five dated between 1837 and 1855 that are included in an addenda. During this period, Thoreau was well established as a writer and lecturer, and he continued to pursue the interests and activities that had occupied him earlier in the 1850s. Letters document the publication of "Chesuncook" (1858) and "An Address on the Succession of Forest Trees" (1860), as well as his preparations, a few months before his death, for the posthumous publication of The Maine Woods and the essays "Walking," "Autumnal Tints," "Wild Apples," and "Life without Principle." Two weeks after John Brown's raid on Harpers Ferry, he delivered the country's first public defense of Brown's character and actions; his address, "A Plea for Captain John Brown," was published in 1860. Correspondents during this period include a robust network of friends, several of whom joined him on hiking and canoeing trips in 1857, 1858, and 1860. His ongoing phenological studies are reflected in letters to other scientific naturalists, and this volume contains letters indicating his appointment as an examiner for Harvard's Department of Natural History in 1859 and 1860.

Following every letter, annotations identify correspondents, individuals mentioned, and books quoted, and describe events to which the letter refers. A historical introduction sets the letters in the context of Thoreau's life and times, a textual introduction lays out the editorial principles and procedures followed, and a general introduction discusses the history of the publication of Thoreau's correspondence. Proper names, publications, events, and ideas found in both the letters and the annotations are included in a comprehensive index.

Organizational Digital Transformation: An IT-Enabled Program Approach

Jiang, James J.; Klein, Gary; Huang, Judy Y.H.
Business Expert Press , 2026 ; English ; 204 Pages

Digital transformation is essential for modern enterprises striving to remain competitive in today’s fast-evolving markets. Achieving transformation requires more than technology; it demands coordinated changes to business processes, models, and culture. Program management is the organizational backbone that successfully drives digital transformation by integrating multiple initiatives under one cohesive strategy.

Through a structured examination of the program management lifecycle phases, Organizational Digital Transformation provides practical tools, methodologies, and actionable steps. Key tools and processes, such as program vision statements, blueprints, and benefits realization management, are explored in depth. Insights are brought to life through a detailed case example illustrating how to apply program management concepts effectively in practice.

The Four Competitive Business Drivers: Theory + Model + Strategy + Tactics

Sá, Jorge; Pereira, Magda
Business Expert Press , 2026 ; English ; 180 Pages

Sometimes management books achieve a clear-cut distinction between strategy and tactics.

Seldom they include the business model as a third competitiveness driver.

And never so far, has the theory of business been considered as a fourth required performance vector, different from all other three.

However, organizational optimization requires all four: the why, where, what and how.

The theory of business (Drucker) is the why the company makes sense. The reality assumptions the organization is grounded upon. What it is paid for.

The business model (Porter) is the what: the basic pillars of a firm’s organization. How it transforms client satisfaction into value for itself.

Strategy (Joffre) is the where: the choice of 1) geographical areas; 2) industries; and 3) (within them of) segments.

And tactics is the how, respecting to the nine functional areas from marketing (Kotler) to human resources; to how to advertise; how to motivate; etc.

Four inferences follow:

• All four drivers are necessary conditions, none sufficient;
• They interrelate, some impacting on others;
• They must fit reinforcing each other; and
• They should be periodically reviewed (under a sequence of steps).

This is illustrated by the book’s detailed examples of e.g. Nike, Dollar Shave Club, Spotify, SpaceX, Vendôme, Sears, IBM, Apple Music, McDonald’s, Marks & Spencer, Canva, SolarCity, Farfetch, etc.

The fundamental message is that neglect of any of the four drivers brings efficiency (doing things right – the Phronesis of Aristotle) at the cost of lower effectiveness (doing the right things – the Chokhmah of Solomon).

With more and more resources producing less and less, underperformance will follow.

Women Who Rise: Ambition, Motherhood, and the Right to Want More

Izquierdo, Rocio Ariela
Business Expert Press , 2026 ; English ; 137 Pages

For far too long, women have been told that professional development and motherhood are a trade-off. That success in the boardroom means sacrifice at home. But while the path to professional excellence demands sacrifice, achieving both is not only possible—it’s happening.

Drawing from over a decade of experience in business organizations that support managerial growth—and grounded in original research for her master’s thesis—Rocio Izquierdo takes readers inside the real, unfiltered stories of women who’ve succeeded both at home and at the highest levels of leadership.

Through intimate case studies, this book reveals how these women made decisions, built leadership styles, and navigated the constant collision between ambition and care. Whether you’re a business student, rising professional, policymaker, or executive, this is a practical and inspiring manual for designing a life—and a career—on your own terms.

Possessions : a novel

Kristeva, Julia
Columbia University Press , 2026 ; English ; 220 Pages

This sequel to Julia Kristeva’s celebrated allegory The Old Man and the Wolves returns to the corrupt seaside resort of a mythical town, where the boundaries between East and West, civilization and barbarism, and good and evil are erased. Part mystery, part meditation, this engrossing tale features the return of Parisian amateur detective and newspaper reporter Stephanie Delacour (Kristeva’s alter ego), drawn into the mystery of a friend's murder. The story opens with the gruesome discovery of the decapitated body of a gifted translator, Gloria Harrison. Delacour finds herself participating in the investigation in the company of Detective Superintendent Northrup Rilsky. As the mystery unfolds, Delacour veers away from Rilsky’s investigation, on to a trail that leads to the real killer. Kristeva uses the classic thriller genre to animate the themes that run through her work as a linguist and philosopher. While Stephanie Delacour probes a brilliant gallery of suspects, we read between the lines some of the sorrows and dilemmas that are the focus of Kristeva’s own life and work: motherhood and the complex relationship between mother and child; art and music; psychoanalysis; mourning and melancholia; language; the powers of horror; and the hostility aroused by a competent, gifted, and attractive woman who is at once devotedly maternal and capable of sexual passion.

The Jervis effect : the scholarship and legacy of Robert Jervis

Columbia University Press , 2026 ; English ; 389 Pages

Robert Jervis (1940–2021) was a titan in the field of international relations. Part political scientist, part psychologist, part historian, and part policy analyst, he drew on a vast array of theoretical approaches and empirical methods to develop keen and distinctive insights on a wide range of topics. From academic political science to the policy world, the scope of Jervis’s influence is astonishing. Bringing together top scholars in political science, international relations, and history, this book offers a deep dive into Jervis’s pathbreaking scholarship and its legacy across disciplines. The authors consider how his work reshaped subjects such as nuclear strategy, arms control, deterrence theory, structural realism, diplomatic history, intelligence analysis, and the causes of war. They further discuss Jervis’s leadership on the CIA’s declassification board, which provided a bridge between academics and the intelligence community, and his influence as a public intellectual. The contributors also pay tribute to Jervis as a mentor, colleague, and friend who worked to build and sustain a broad intellectual community. Offering a wide-ranging overview of Jervis’s most important contributions to many fields, this book provides a deep understanding of Jervis’s scholarly work, which continues to inspire new generations of scholars who seek to follow in his footsteps.

LGBTQ+ runaway and homeless youth: a guide to practice, policy, and research

Maccio, Elaine M.; Ferguson, Kristin
Columbia University Press , 2026 ; English ; 369 Pages

For years, 20 to 40 percent of the runaway and homeless youth (RHY) population have identified as LGBTQ+, a vastly disproportionate share relative to the general population.

These youths experience lower rates of family reunification compared with their heterosexual and cisgender counterparts, and there are few LGBTQ+-affirming programs and services to which they can turn. This book offers a comprehensive review of best practices, current policies, and the latest research regarding LGBTQ+ runaway and homeless youth.

Elaine M. Maccio and Kristin Ferguson describe the prevalence and demographics of LGBTQ+ youth in the context of the larger RHY population, sharing current understandings of sexual orientation and gender identity.

Combining empirical data with vivid case vignettes, they delve into the lives and experiences of LGBTQ+ RHY, considering a range of issues, including physical and mental health, risk and protective factors, and parents and families.

Maccio and Ferguson identify available and ideal support mechanisms, providing a detailed look at practice, programs, policies, and advocacy.

The book concludes with practical recommendations to improve well-being and promote positive outcomes. LGBTQ+ Runaway and Homeless Youth is the preeminent reference and resource for students, instructors, practitioners, service providers, researchers, policy makers, and other community partners who are invested in improving the lives of this vulnerable population.

Newsworthy: Media Relations Without the Spin

Moulton, donalee; O'Connor, Clare
Business Expert Press , 2026 ; English ; 139 Pages

This Just In: You Don’t Need Spin to Make Headlines

In an age of 24/7 headlines, shrinking newsrooms, and diminishing attention spans, knowing how to talk to the media isn’t optional—it’s essential.

Newsworthy is your go-to guide for building authentic relationships with journalists, bloggers, influencers and others. It’s about pitching stories that stick and turning every interview into an opportunity.

Whether you’re the spokesperson or the strategist, this book delivers the tools to rise above the noise—and stay there.